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July 26, 1987 · Piper PA-18A · N321AK
Aransas Pass, TX
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 26, 1987
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Aransas Pass, TX
Aircraft
Piper PA-18A
Tail Number
N321AK
Operator
Charles D Schoenfield
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
FTW87LA178
THE PLT RPRTD THAT DRG A TAKEOFF ROLL, THE ACFT ENCOUNTERED A GUST OF WIND FROM THE LEFT WHICH CAUSED IT TO VEER OFF THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE RWY. SUBSEQUENTLY, IT CONTACTED A DITCH & WAS DAMAGED.
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THE PLT RPRTD THAT DRG A TAKEOFF ROLL, THE ACFT ENCOUNTERED A GUST OF WIND FROM THE LEFT WHICH CAUSED IT TO VEER OFF THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE RWY. SUBSEQUENTLY, IT CONTACTED A DITCH & WAS DAMAGED.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:30 CDT
Nearest AirportArkansas Pass (0nm N)
Runway15
Runway Length3240 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-18A
Tail NumberN321AK
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorCharles D Schoenfield
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-A2B · Reciprocating · 160
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 52 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind110° @ 9 kt
Visibility8 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 1500 ft
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Weather SourcePILO